He was born in Manila, Philippines to Fred and Arcadia Da Silva. After a very carefree childhood, with many days spent playing outside with his older brother Freddie, he attended the National University in the Philippines, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. He worked as a pharmacist at Botica Boie (Philippine American Drug Company) for more than 15 years, and spent the later part of his career working as an Operations Manager at LBC Air Cargo. He moved to Texas in May 1997, working at various jobs in pursuit of the American Dream, and spent the rest of his years pursuing his hobbies, which included playing and teaching chess, practicing his sharpshooting skills at the firing range, and tending to his garden of roses and calamansi. He will be remembered as a funny, intelligent, and energetic person with brilliant wit, and as a very pious and charitable man whose faith has touched many people’s lives.
Marconi was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother, and his first spouse, Rosalina Manuel. He is survived by his sister, Atomia Da Silva Buenaventura and brother-in-law Rolly; his wife of 54 years, Generosa Quintos Da Silva; his daughter Ma. Concepcion Da Silva Sy Quimsiam; his daughter Joanna Da Silva Henderson and husband Michael; his son Mario Da Silva; his daughter Marian Da Silva Georpe and husband Frank; his daughter Ma. Genemar Da Silva Simpao and husband Ludwig; his son Marvin Da Silva and wife Shiela; and by his daughter Jennifer Da Silva Elegado and husband Jedski. Marconi also had 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren who will miss him dearly.
Visitations will be held on Monday, August 13, 2018, and Tuesday, August 14, 2018, from 5:00-8:00 PM at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home, 18000 I-45 South, The Woodlands, TX 77384. (A vigil and rosary will be held from 7:00-8:00 PM on Monday.) A Mass of Christian Burial, followed by a Reception, will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2018, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, at Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, 26777 Glen Loch Dr, The Woodlands, Texas 77381. The Rite of Committal will follow at 1:30-2:00 PM at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home & Cemetery.
